How many keyboards on one computer?

[pointertovoid]

Hello again,

In the case I wouldn't find one single convenient keyboard to type in many languages, I consider having several keyboards connected at the same time to the computer.

• How many keyboards can I connect and use? 1, 2, 6...?
  
• Is this possible with Ps2 connectors and some splitter? Or Usb only?
  
• Are all keyboards active at the same time?
  
• Do I need to switch the layout applied by Windows when I go from one keyboard to another?
  

Thanks!

[Ponch]

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• How many keyboards can I connect and use? 1, 2, 6...?
  as much as you have ports (usb or PS2)
  
  
• Is this possible with Ps2 connectors and some splitter? Or Usb only?
  both. Only PS2 needs to be plugged at boot (no plug&play)
  
  
• Are all keyboards active at the same time?
  yes but with one same config (also for NumLock-ShiftLock)
  
  
• Do I need to switch the layout applied by Windows when I go from one keyboard to another?
  so yes. Use Alt+Shift to switch languages and corresponding keyboard
  

[pointertovoid]

Now that's a quick and precise answer!

Thank you so much - Merci bien - Dank U wel - Dankeschön!

Edited June 26, 2009 by pointertovoid